Police explain how body worn cameras will help them day-to-day

The Met has said it hopes to have 22,000 uniformed officers wearing the cameras by this summer.

Scotland Yard says it shows the challenging situation its officers find themselves in, and can be used as part of the fight against crime.

A body worn camera

At the time of the roll out, the former Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, said: "This is a huge step forward in bringing London's police force into the 21st century, by reinvesting money from the sale of old and underused buildings.

“Already these confidence boosting cameras have helped reduce complaints and make our officers more accountable.

“But it's clear our trial simply scratched the surface and, once rolled out, these cameras have massive potential to help our officers continue their great work in fighting crime and keeping our city safe."